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Show S I The Salt Lake Tribune, Tuesday, January 16, 1973 ABA Conducts Secret Telephone Draft - NE'V YORK (AP) The American Basketball Association held a secret draft by telephone Monday of collegiate baskPthall players. Two draft rounds were held, with both seniors and underclassmen selected, The Associated P'ess learned Marquette University junior arry McNeill San Diego, the AB.Vs newest team, is supposed to get two picks m any I iirst-rouu- d in the Continental League m Detroit, and was reported en route to Virginia for a meeting Tuesday with Squires owner by the league. Gervin, who dropped out of school after his iophomore season last year, has been piaying for the Pontiac team Earl Foreman The Norfolk irgiman-Pilo- t reported it is believed Gervin already has signed with the Squires Foreman made the announcement following a meeting of the Norfolk Sports Club at which ABA Commissioner Bob Carlson was the featured speaker. Carlson stood in a hallway while Foreman held an mipromptu news conference. Indianas Newest The names of only two players picked m the draft were immediately learned. Denver Nemesis Cer'ain underc'assmen drafted last year were not uicluded m Mondays draft. Among them were UCLA's Bill Walton, chosen by Da'ias last year; Ed Ratleff of Long Beach State, selected by Indiana last year; Dwight Jones of Houston, whose rights by Sun Diego; Illinois S'ates Doug Collins, chosen last year, and by Denver David Thompson of North Carolina Stale, drafted by Kentucky a year ago. The rights to those players remain with the clubs that drafted them for one full year If they are not signed by then, they would be ehgiHe for the next regular ABA draft, ched-ulefor April. Combined Wire Services bounds When the Hawks beat the Rockets last week in Atlanta Pete Maravich scored 13 of his team's final 14 points -- It was riot a good night for The Rockets victory Dallas Chaparrals. the over the Pacers in Fort was week First, Skeeter Swift bumped Wayne, Ind., last the fifth Denver victory over into his own teammate, Bob Indiana this season in six Netolicky, and suffered torn games and it helped move the ligaments and cartilage, which Rockets past the Pacers and required him to leave the lineinto second place in the ABA's up (it later was diagnosed that western division. Swift had to undergo surgery ) The game was not without Then, having blown an lead in the final quarits highlights Mel Daniels was ejected in the last quarter for ter Dallas suffered total frusshot tration when a three-poin- t throwing a punch at Denver's then by Rich Jones that would have and Robisch Dave Pacers' Coach Bobby Leonard sent the game into overtime followed Daniels into the lockwas turned by Jones himself shot that left er room 24 seconds later when into a he picked up two technicals. short the Chaparrals and Indiana the victor. There are some teams Indiana just cant handle. Jones trok a pass from Joe Last year the ChaparraL Hamilton with the seconds ticking away with the intention beat the Pacers continually and now Denvers youthful of putting the ball up outside arc. His foot Rockets are administering the the three-pom- t terwin was just touched the beatings. The the second within three nights ritory, however, as he let fly "nth the successful shot over the Pacers. Last year it was the Dallas Chaparrals, this year it is the Denver Rockets who have the number of the Indiana Pacers. has been said that Dan Isso!'s only strength is his scoring, but against the Virginia Squires last week Issel did the job at rebounding, too Source Says It NBA Mav In addition to his game high of Dunii Motta points, he pulled down 19 rebounds as the Colonels beat the Squires, Little Nate Archibald continued his potency last week, scoring 52 points and collecting 20 assists even though the Kings bowed by one point to the Kmcks. 44 113-10- 6 By Steve Rudman Tribune Spoils Writer The Utah Stars, ever since Coach LaDell Andersen announced his intention of returning to Utah State as its Athletic Director, have been almost mum on the subject of candidates for the job. Dick Mottas name was frequently batted around but the youthful coach of Chicago Bulls was, until now. considered out of bounds mainly of his contractual because obligations (he's in the second r contract at year of a a reported $75,000 per year) Theres no way Motta will next season," be in Utah sources close to the Stars But have said repeatedly. don't be too sure. Carolina The Cougars stretched their winning streak to 11 games, the longest in the ABA this season, last week be- fore bowing to the New York Nets Rick Barry of Golden State found out last week not everybody in the NBA is glad to have him back. five-yea- Driving for a layup against the Detroit Pistons he got a little too pushy with Fred FosSo Foster promptly ter. decked him. and got tossed out of the game Barry suffered a cut ear and wounded pride but still managed 28 points and 17 re a source close Bob Logan to the Bulls, writes that Motta is considering moving on, that there is, in effect, a campaign of harrassmeni against him. Pro Cage Roundup of The following Is a .ourdup cent activity ip professional led the voting for the NBA West and 155 pounds, At Nate the Skate, the leading scorer and assist man in the NBA, will be making his first Joining appearance Archibald in the starting lineup for the West will be guard Jerry Wes of Los Angeles, center Kareein Abdul-Jabbof Milwaukee and forwards Spencer Haywood of Seattle and Rick Barry of Golden State. Also selected to the West team were Sidney Wicks of Portland, Wilt Chamberlain of Los Angeles and Charlie Scott of Phoenix Nate Archibald BILL 24 ejard Bill zrois A. A H5-I- K A rO'NTf-- , WITH 47-2- AT Nftvv 4, ittD ycwc. Grid Sport Gets Official Ax At Georgetown GEORGETOWN, KY. (AP) Georgetown College's Board of Trustees has decided to drop intercollegiate football, citing the twofold problems uf rising costs and declining stu-d- re- decision cancels a schedule for 1673 In recent years the college has mvested $44,000 per year and about in grants-in-ai$35,000 in operating expenses. a spokesman said in announcing the decision which was revealed Saturday. The spokesman said new money would have to be if invested in the program football were to continue on a quality basis." d Mel Stars Acquire ABA Veteran The Utah Stars said Tuesr ABA veteran day Charlie Williams will report to the club Tuesday on a trial basis in an attempt to shore up the guard position left depleted when Glen Combs suflered a kneecap injury. Williams, who played most recently with Memphis, was waived by by the Tams early this season. Williams is the ABAs 17th leading scorer and has played with Pittsburgh, Minnesota (both out of business) and Memphis. five-yea- d North Carolina State, through games of Saturday, garnered the other vote and moved from third to second place with 674 points. 11-- 0 first-plac- e Maryland, through urday but beaten 10-- Sat- 87-8- 5 by North Carolina State Sunday a game that did not count in the poll slipped from into third vv ith 571 points. By Tom Wharton Tribune Sports Writer About the only way of finding out whether Orem or has the best basketball team is to have the two play. Hill-cre- st And that they will Evenly Matched The tw'o clubs, who seem to meet matched be evenly Tuesday at 5 p.m. m one of two top games of a six game high school schedule Oi ems Harry Anderson and Hillcrests Art Hughes both stress defense to a high degree and their clubs are virtually even in terms of points given up per game in Region Four Orem has given up an average of 52 points a game in three contests while Hillcrest has given up 53 points a game in four battles. Besides the defensive statistics, both clubs lost to Provo by one point The winner of this game will be given a good chance of beating Provo for the league title by the end of the year while the loser will still be in good shape for a state tournament spot and a possible title. Orem. Provo and Hillcrest have three of Utahs best teams. The Huskies, biggest defensive problem will come in Orems Jay stopping Cheesman while Orem could have trouble defending against just one Hillcrest man. The Huskies have relied on a balanced scoring attack from Allan Jackson. Kelly Abel and Blair Martineau 9 The Top Twenty, with first ploce votes parentheses, season records through games of Saturday o"d total points Points tabulated on basis of 20 18 16 14 tn 9 8 7 6 UCLA 3 12 0 (38) 778 11 0 674 Corohno St (l) 571 10 0 Maryland 446 13 North Carolina 12 415 Long Beach St 10 376 Minnesota 11 Marauette 1? Missouri 10 Providence 1? 10 San Francisco 11 8 Alabama 11 2 Houston 10 3 Southwestern La 14 Kansas St li 2 11 2 15 Jacksonville 10 2 16 Indiana 9 'J 17 St John s, N Y. 11 3 18 Vonderbilt 19 Florida St 9 3 20 Louisville Others receiving votes, listed alphabetiMemcally: Brigham Young; ManMttnn phis St , Michigan, Murrav St , New Oial Notre Roberts, Dame, Mex.co, Sanla Penn, Purdue, St Joseph s, Pa VirClara, South Carol na; Tennessee ginia Tech 2 N 3 In other Region Four games unbeaten Provo entertains winless Granger while Tuesday, winless Brighton meets Murray. Region Twos big test sends undefeated Bountiful against undefeated Clearfield in a battle for ownership of first place. Both clubs have earned championships in recent years and both have their best teams since those state title state years. Top Players Clearfield will look to Brad Clifford, Blake Murdock, Gus Hohlios, Robert Hansen and Dennis Earl while Bountiful will rely on Dennis Green. Gary Malmrose, Chris Jones and Lee Holbrook. In other Region Two con- tests, winless Ogden meets vunless Ben Lomond in the Iron Horse game while surprisingly strong Layton entertains Viewmont in an important contest for both clubs. Tuesday's Schedule REGION TWO ' Ogdn at Ben Lomond, 8 pm. Viewmont at Layton, 8 p.m Bountiful at Clearfield, 8 D m. REGION FOUR Murrav at Brighton, 5 pm. Hillcrest at Orem, anger of Provo, C 5pm 7 30 p m. Buckeye Coach Enters Plea Of'Not Guilty PASADENA, CALIF (UPI) A plea of inno'cept was entered Monday for Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes on a misdemeanor charge arising from a camera-shovinincident with a photographer ' in the Rose Bowl. not was required to Hayes appear for the arraignment and the plea was entered by his attorney. Andrew R Edwards. g Municipal court judge Samuel L. Laidig set Feb. 22 for a pretrial conference'' Art Rogers, a photographer for the Los Angeles Times, claimed Hayes pushed Rogers camera back into his face while he was trying, to take pictures on the field: shortly before the opening kickoff of the New Year's Day game Southwith the University ern California. TIRE & SERVICE CENTER 133 E. 4rh So. ext. 581, or 355-668- 8, Open 8 a.m. to 6 pjrt doily except Sundcy. Charge to your Auerbach 355-313- 6. account. Walker Bankard, BankAmericard and Master Charge accepted. . e - Depends Upon Your Ability The kneecap injury and subsequent surgery has left the Utah Stars minus Glen Combs for up to two months, so the reports say, and this means that not only will Ron Boone be piaying considerably more than his usual stmt, but so will an little-useacquisition, n. who came to the Stars in the trade that sent Larry Jones to Dallas, has taken to the Stars' style of play like an old hand in fact, he really is one Bobby, a Vanderbilt graduate, learped his pro basketball under Bill Shannon at Los Angeles where he was a teammate of Willie Wises before the Stars moved to Utah. Dealt away along with Craig Raymond for Red Robbins and Mike Butler. Bobby has played for Memphis, Carouna and Dallas over the past three years Now hes in Utah and he likes it that way. I was about the trade, Bobby said on his arrival, but if he was pleased so were the Stars. "I think Utah fans are going to like the kind of ball Bobby plays." noted Assistant Coach Larry Cieger. So far they have Warren has exhibited the kind of t aggressiveness, shooting ability and rebounding prowess that will doubtless make him an invaluable asset as the Stars head down the stretch toward another division championSteve Rudman ship Logan Motta has been right says. far oftener than he has been wrong Even more important he generated excitement and success in Chicago and around the league. should seek Why the NB to extinguish the spark, lit by Motta. that has glowed so and entertainingly, brightly not to mention his saving the Chicago franchise from death by fan neglect, is a mystery to Commissioner me Maybe Walter Kennedy will offer a satisfactory explanation some day, but I doubt it, because there is n- satisfactory explanation for driving Motta out of the league. If he goes to the Assn , Basketball American look for his team to do what it he done wherever has coaches vv in e Orem Eyes Huskies In Tilt Tonight FALCON Newest 'Old Hand the first place, first-plac- interest. v25- comings. UCLA, national champion the past six seasons and eight of the last nine, received 38 votes and one second for 778 points. The Tlie Sports Spindle This has been generated, of because notes, Logan Motta's outspoken comments on many of the NBAs short- The Bruins, unbeaten' n. 12 games this season and undefeated in 57 games since an midseason loss to Notre Dame in 1970-7remained the No. 1 team in the nation Monday. But for the first time this season they were not a unanimous choice of sports waters and broadcasters. 89-8- 2 Victory OUftlNAl. Cf.7tCft( 109-- 11 ovgx lUt fHipA?6rmA WAf ftiOftft, Archie Clark tento BALTIMORE. tivelv agreed to contract terms and will probably play for his first game of season next week. Owner Abe Pol-hsaid on oral agreement was reached covering the balance of the NBA seoson as well as the 'ext two Clark s salary demands have been Quoted as high as $375,000 a year and Pollm said a formal contract will be signed next week Also selected to the East team were Lou Hudson of Atlanta, Wes Unseld of Baltimore and Lenny Wilkens of Cleveland EA$ne N. ft. iidi? An.CftAN6R.ftft. ATLANTA. Pete Maravich suffer mg from cut in left hand bout contin ued to play, Lou Hudson remained out of lineup tor knee miury e Th 192Z...JOE LAPCHICK, chionri for at least TO days because of 0 ligament miury m lower left ankle Brian Mahoney, placed on waivers last month, was reactivated CAROLINA. Joe Caldwell missed five games with an ailing knee KANSAS CITY. Leading rebounder Sam Lacey injured ankle in game with Bucks, will be lost three games. Milwaukee. Placed wall Jones on irrevocable waivers, but attorney said he would oppeal. Jones was sus pended by club last month and later t was disclosed he had been handed a disciplinary suspension at the same time Other NBA clubs can now barqain for his $90 000 contract Oscar Robertson remained out of lineup with pulled hamstring The first eight members of the East team were also announced The starting five will consist of Dave Cowens of Boston at center, Dave DeBus-scherof New York and John Havlicek of Boston at forwards and Walt Frazier of New York and Pete Maravich of Atlanta at guards. O K08ERTS0N suffered dislocated kneecap in game with Memphis. Combs underwent surgery SAN DIEGO Placed former Uni versity of Utah player Jerry Chambers on waivers NEW YORK. Lost KeftOUNPft ANC? UTAH Lost starting guard Glen Combs for up to eght weeks when he All-St- major college basketball supremacy, but the Wolfpack, couldn't break the Brums stranglehold on first place in this week's Associated Press poll. RUSSELL DALLAS. Lost guara Skeeter Swift with torn ligaments and cartilage in witn h s right knee Swift collided teammate Bob Netolicky and miurv will reaure surgery Swift will be lost more than a month two-poi- 128-11- first-plac- The Squires said they ree! Gervin is eligible to play m the ABA immediately and already have ordered a uniform for him. Foreman said he feels Getvin is a special case because he has not played this season. one-poi- Press. North Carolina State broke e UCLA's monopoly on votes in the battle for 4 two-poi- Bruins Keep No. 1 in AP Rating By Tne Associated Foreman would not say w ho Virginia picked second, but it is believed to be either junior center Bobby Jones of North Carolina or senior guard Barry Parkhill of Virginia Gervin reportedly had been on the verge of signing with a National Basketball Association club, but NBA Commissioner Walter Kennedy would not approve the contract 128-11- The Virginia Squires, meanwhile, disclosed they had made George Gervin, formerly of Eastern Michigan, their No. 1 pick in the secret draft and there was a report that the forward had already signed. The San Diego Conquistadors, it was learned, drafted In draft This Day in Sports Our great new wide 78 series steel belt tire. It features construction. 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